What Does Your Friday Night Look Like?

So what does your Friday night typically look like? Our Friday night looked like this....

There is something that gets the kids after bath time. The sillies come out. Little guy just wanted to play. It did not matter that he did not have clothes on. This time of night is usually Big Sister's time to let it all out. She dances (she may be shaking it a little too much) and sings and makes sounds that I have no idea what she is saying or doing. So on Friday night, I let them play and dance a little bit later than usual. It's a big deal to stay up late because during the week mommy is done at 8:00!!

I hope your Friday nights are relaxing and fun!! And yes, little guy still has his binky!

What Have We Been Up To?

It is hard to believe that it is already mid April! I love spring. It is my favorite season. I think spring is just another way God shows us His love. The ultimate love gift was Jesus and his death on the cross. With Jesus, we have a new life!

Speaking of new....The brown head girl in our family decided to try out a new sport. She was very excited about the accessories! There were a few tears the first practice. The perfectionist in her comes back to bite her occasionally. My motto in life is all about having fun. Who cares if you do it perfect or not! So it has been and will always be a learning experience for both of us. Anyway, she got comfortable after she realized it was about having fun. She ran up and down the field smiling the whole time....never touching the ball!!! She had fun, right! Well, the next practice she scored!! Ok, I will have to be honest. At this age, it really is not a game but in her mind she scored in a game. And guess what? I was NOT there to witness it. But I think it is great her dad was there. Dads don't get to witness to many first. I was happy for him.

Little brother did not understand why he could not play and why HIS ball was going up and down the field. He was a good cheerleader, shouting "Go Sissy, Go." Oh, I so know how he feels as being the second child. I always wanted do what my big brother was doing. Your time will come buddy! Thanks for your happy spirit.

We have been having fun with our school friends. The kids enjoyed an Easter Egg hunt on the ball field. They were surprised to find other things besides candy!

We had lots of Easter Egg Hunts this year. But I am so glad the reason for Easter did not get overshadowed by the hunts. The kids did not even talk about the Easter Bunny until the night before. We talked lots about Jesus and the cross. They loved doing the resurrection eggs and enjoyed eating resurrection biscuits. And believe me, the biscuits were EASY to make. Remember, I am not a baker.

Don't you love the little guy's shorts that look like capris? Oh, he so not going to like this when he is 16. In fact, he does not like it now. That is another post for another day.

Another milestone....ok, I know it was a small one but I was so proud of her. Now she loves to hop on the swing and swing away while the little guy and I play chase around the yard.

Our clown in the family.....

Enjoying a cupcake at the Easter Egg Hunt. A few minutes later she says, "Mommy, my tummy hurts and I feel like I am going to get sick." Yikes! Thankfully, no sickness just too much cupcake.

So after all the fun activities, we need a little rest.

I just had to share this picture. Aren't his little feet cute!



We hope you are having some fun days as well. I know some days are better than others but enjoy the little moments.

The Ordinary Days......

Our little family has been busy but not too busy to enjoy simple days. One of the things that our family agrees on, is what we call, "Situated Time." Pronounced SITCH-U-ATE-ED. We are all about going and doing but love to be at home. So before I post all the activities we have been doing, I will leave you with some pictures of our ordinary days.

Bailey hangs out at the computer while I make dinner. I love hearing her say, "Yes, I got it right" or "Oh Man. I can't figure it out." Her little brain is at work.

My little guy loves his farm and animals. Lately, the super heros and pirate have joined the animals at the farm.

We love to play games. We recently learned a new card game called SNAP. Daddy deals the cards face down. The youngest goes first and turns over his top card. Then everyone else has a turn. You yell SNAP when you see a match. Whoever yells SNAP gets the other person's cards. Whoever has the most cards wins the game. Even a 2 1/2 year old can play! He just yells SNAP the whole time.

For those of you who know me in real life, know that I am not a baker. I am not sure why I don't really jump up and down and get excited over baking. I know myself...if I bake, I will eat it all!!! There are times when I do like to do little baking projects with the kids. Bailey and I made chocolate easter lollipops for her friends at school. We also tied a ribbon around it and attached a note that said, "Jesus is Alive." The message was her idea! So thankful, that she is learning the real reason for Easter. Not sure why I did not get a picture of the finish product but here is Bailey holding up the sticks for the lollipops.

Just trying out some big boy underwear to see if that would get him excited about potty training. Nope! Not going to do it right now. Since his birthday is coming up, I told him the doctor said he has to start when he is three. He agreed to it so we shall see. He sure did look cute in his undies for a split second.

We hope you are enjoying some time at home as well!